locust-trees

During the day Herbert discovered several new specimens not before met with in the island, such as the tree-fern, with its leaves spread out like the waters of a fountain, locust-trees, on the long pods of which the onagers browsed greedily, and which supplied a sweet pulp of excellent flavor.

The Mysterious Island 2005

During the day Herbert discovered several new specimens not before met with in the island, such as the tree-fern, with its leaves spread out like the waters of a fountain, locust-trees, on the long pods of which the onagers browsed greedily, and which supplied a sweet pulp of excellent flavor.

The Mysterious Island 2005

Mandara country was developing to the gaze of our aeronauts its astonishing fertility, with its forests of acacias, its locust-trees covered with red flowers, and the herbaceous plants of its fields of cotton and indigo trees.

Five Weeks in a Balloon 2003

The locust-trees were in bloom and the fragrance of the blossoms filled the air.

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer 2003

The locust-trees were in bloom, and the fragrance of the blossoms filled the air.

Mark Twain: A Biography 2003

It stands on a knoll, surrounded by locust-trees and lofty elms, from among which its decent whitewashed walls shine modestly forth, like Christian purity beaming through the shades of retirement.

The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon 2002

Termini numerous parties may be seen every bright day in summer or spring playing this game under the locust-trees, surrounded by idlers, who stand by to approve or condemn, and to give their advice.

The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 28, February, 1860 Various

This gentleman afterward remembered being more than usually impressed by the air of peace and repose that reigned about the place, as he rode under the tall locust-trees which skirted the yard and cast their dark shadows over into the highway.

The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 08, No. 48, October, 1861 Various

The oranges, too, are in blossom, perfuming the air; locust-trees are tasselled with odorous flowers; and over the walls of the Campagna villa bursts a cascade of vines covered with foamy Banksia roses.

The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 31, May, 1860 Various

Obstinately steep streets, shaded by gnarled locust-trees; houses drawn back from the sidewalks, in surly dread of all new-comers; the very smoke, vaporing through the sky, had defiance in it of the outer barbarous world and its vulgar newness.

The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 11, No. 67, May, 1863 Various